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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Policy

E.P.I.S. Investigations

Commitment to Accessibility

E.P.I.S. Investigations is committed to providing equal access to our services, facilities, communications, and website for all individuals, including persons with disabilities. We believe every client, prospective client, employee, applicant, and member of the public should be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, E.P.I.S. Investigations is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have meaningful access to our services and communications.

Website Accessibility

E.P.I.S. Investigations strives to ensure that our website is accessible and user-friendly for all visitors. We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website and digital communications and endeavor to conform with recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA where reasonably practicable.

Accessibility features may include:

• Compatibility with screen reader technology
• Keyboard navigation functionality
• Alternative text for meaningful images
• Readable font sizing and color contrast considerations
• Logical navigation structure
• Mobile-responsive design
• Accessible contact methods

Because technology continuously evolves, we regularly review our website and accessibility practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requests for Accommodation

Individuals requiring accommodations to access our services, schedule consultations, communicate with our staff, or utilize our website are encouraged to contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide appropriate accommodations whenever feasible and legally required.

Examples of accommodations may include:

• Alternative communication formats
• Assistance completing forms
• Accessible meeting arrangements
• Communication through authorized representatives
• Other reasonable accommodations based upon individual needs

Non-Discrimination Policy

E.P.I.S. Investigations does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability with respect to access to services, employment opportunities, communications, or participation in programs and activities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Accessibility Concerns

If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of our website or services, or if you have suggestions regarding accessibility improvements, please contact us. We value feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns promptly.

Contact Information

E.P.I.S. Investigations
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Website URL]

What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Requests, issues and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
[Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]